Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Myanmar Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Myanmar

😐 Solo nomad: United States is 122% more expensive than Myanmar without rent, and 255.5% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United States is 122.2% more expensive than Myanmar without rent, and 157.2% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Myanmar
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$20.33 $20.33
$1.97 MMK 4,124
931.98%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.4 $74.4
$19.43 MMK 40.7K
282.76%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.49 $11.49
$5.12 MMK 10.7K
124.41%
Cappuccino
$5.09 $5.09
$1.65 MMK 3,465
208.48%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.54 $2.54
$0.73 MMK 1,537
247.95%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.11 $2.11
$0.7 MMK 1,456
201.43%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.09 $6.09
$1.01 MMK 2,122
502.97%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.1 $7.1
$1.71 MMK 3,588
315.20%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Myanmar
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.08 $1.08
$1.65 MMK 3,458
-34.55%
White Bread (500g)
$3.7 $3.7
$1.14 MMK 2,387
224.56%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.65 $4.65
$1.41 MMK 2,947
229.79%
Eggs
$4.21 $4.21
$1.66 MMK 3,470
153.61%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.75 $12.75
$8.33 MMK 17.4K
53.06%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.24 $12.24
$6.19 MMK 13K
97.74%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.08 $16.08
$7.83 MMK 16.4K
105.36%
Apples (1kg)
$5.41 $5.41
$4.35 MMK 9,111
24.37%
Banana (1kg)
$1.73 $1.73
$1.04 MMK 2,182
66.35%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.37 $4.37
$2.62 MMK 5,495
66.79%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.94 $4.94
$2.59 MMK 5,428
90.73%
Potato (1kg)
$2.88 $2.88
$2.15 MMK 4,510
33.95%
Onion (1kg)
$3.07 $3.07
$1.08 MMK 2,268
184.26%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.25 $2.25
$1.01 MMK 2,110
122.77%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.21 $2.21
$0.3 MMK 633
636.67%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$10.09 $10.09
$1.63 MMK 3,403
519.02%
Wine (Bottle)
$14.73 $14.73
$9.82 MMK 20.6K
50.00%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.91 $1.91
$0.97 MMK 2,028
96.91%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.54 $3.54
$1.51 MMK 3,171
134.44%
🚌 Getting Around
United States
Myanmar
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.56 $2.56
$0.25 MMK 525
924.00%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$63.9 $63.9
$9.87 MMK 20.7K
546.91%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.81 $3.81
$1.18 MMK 2,471
222.88%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.77 $1.77
$1.02 MMK 2,141
73.53%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$30.4 $30.4
$3.18 MMK 6,648
855.97%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.94 $0.94
$9.12 MMK 19.1K
-89.69%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30K $30K
$34.5K MMK 72.2M
-13.10%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$25.8K $25.8K
$36K MMK 75.4M
-28.39%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Myanmar
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$209 $209
$58.4 MMK 122.3K
257.09%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$57.9 $57.9
$10.61 MMK 22.2K
445.24%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$71.1 $71.1
$29.27 MMK 61.3K
142.88%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Myanmar
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.88 $45.88
$53.4 MMK 111.8K
-14.05%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.25 $22.25
$10.01 MMK 20.9K
122.28%
Cinema Ticket
$14.14 $14.14
$2.67 MMK 5,596
429.59%
🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Myanmar
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,373 $1,373
$342 MMK 716.9K
300.99%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.4K $22.4K
$10.7K MMK 22.5M
107.97%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Myanmar
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$51.5 $51.5
$41.16 MMK 86.2K
25.15%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$41.96 $41.96
$58.1 MMK 121.5K
-27.72%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.3 $88.3
$78.7 MMK 164.8K
12.19%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$112 $112
$123 MMK 257.2K
-9.17%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Myanmar
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,731 $1,731
$482 MMK 1M
259.23%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,446 $1,446
$210 MMK 438.9K
589.55%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,846 $2,846
$1,043 MMK 2.2M
172.88%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,366 $2,366
$809 MMK 1.7M
192.52%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,245 $3,245
$1,793 MMK 3.8M
80.93%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,667 $2,667
$373 MMK 779.9K
615.81%
💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Myanmar
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,312 $4,312
$266 MMK 557K
1520.88%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
11
-40.82%

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Last update for United States: October 27, 2025

Last update for Myanmar: October 28, 2025

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